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Although not the First Australian Paramedic Practitioner Degree, as stated by the Victorian Premier Dan Andrews media department and Monash Universities media department, it was great to see an announcement like this to advance primary healthcare development within the Paramedic Practitioner scope of practice. Great to see a third Australian University

We are delighted to see changes coming to the Health Care System eg. more support for Doctors, increased skills for other health professionals, health care teams etc. However we are disappointed that Paramedics are still not in this conversation.

Paramedics, with additional (Masters) Primary Care Skills will make a valuable and versatile

Dear Primary Health Care,

It is obvious that you are struggling. The ACPP respectfully suggests that Paramedic Practitioners could assist you. We intend to not only provide advanced emergency and primary care, but also to practice alongside and in support of Doctors and the entire health care system.

https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/primary-health-care-needs-urgent-reform-not-just-more-money-20230414-p5d0ei.html

We are delighted to see recommendations for the inclusion of Paramedic Practitioners into Tasmanian Rural Health services. 

See: Recommendations - Rural Health Services in Tasmania 25 October 2022

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ACPP thinks it’s great of NSW government to look toward Paramedics to assist with the rural health crisis. However, ACPP is convinced that rural and regional communities need Paramedic Practitioners not ICP’s.

Paramedic Practitioners can provide advanced treatment for both emergency and non-emergency patients. It’s